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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.97, 1,564.48 and 741.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.97, 1,564.48 and 741.23 is: 1,022.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.97 : 1,564.48 = 741.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.97/1,564.48 = 741.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.97x = 1,564.48 × 741.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.97x = 1,159,631.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,631.69/1,133.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.63

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